Utah's Noon News

Do you have a need for speed? If so, you've probably taken a spin in a good old-fashioned stick shift. Well today is National Stick shift Day. But right now there are even fewer cars on the market that have a manual transmission -- only 25 models this year versus 32 last year. What's killing the manuals? Utah State University's Brian Champagne explained and offered some ideas on how they might live on. 

As football season prepares to get underway, Congress is working to level the playing field regarding name, image, and likeness, also known as NIL. Congress is currently debating legislation that would make the rules around NIL the same in each state. Commissioner of the Big Sky Conference Tom Wistrcill joined Maria Shilaos to explain why additional legislation is needed.

Major cuts to public broadcasting are moving closer to a reality after Vice President JD Vance had to cast a tie-breaking procedural vote on a rescissions package late last night. The package would gut funding to public broadcasters like PBS and NPR, both of whom have spoken out against the proposal. They're defending the value of public broadcasting while also pushing back on accusations of bias. Dr. Dale Cressman, professor emeritus at the School of Communications at Brigham Young University speaks with Maria Shilaos to share his take on the situation. Dr. Cressman is also a former journalist and was a former news director at both a public radio station and a public television station. 

The Central Wasatch Commission is looking at the feasibility of implementing a shuttle system to take folks up Millcreek Canyon. While the plan is still in its infancy, Millcreek Mayor and board chair for the CWC Jeff Silvestrini tells Maria Shilaos that a shuttle system would go a long way in helping the crowds that recreate in the canyon.

Drier conditions are expected in Texas today, where floods killed at least 133 people. Roughly 100 people are still missing. Search and rescue/recovery crews continue their search but now, it's a search for bodies. How do search efforts change when it moves from rescue to recovery? And what about the volunteers working tirelessly through the muck and mud? Professor Scott Hammond teaches management at Utah State University -- you've probably heard his Management Minute on KSL NewsRadio. What you might not know is that he's also a member of the Utah County Search and Rescue Team.  Maria Shilaos speaks to him about the kinds of search and recovery efforts and processes that would be underway in Texas right now.

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 15th, 2025

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If you're looking for a blood-pumping, hand-slapping, adrenaline-soaked good time, Ogden Pioneer Days is the place for you. The statehood celebration takes us back to our western heritage. Maria Shilaos spoke about the historic rodeo and celebration with Foundation Chair Steve Handy, Miss Rodeo Utah Olivia Favero, and Miss Rodeo Ogden Ada Poulter. You can learn more at OgdenPioneerDays.com.

A 16-year-old in Utah County has become the youngest person to complete the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup — one of the toughest mountain traverses in the country. Maria Shilaos spoke to Maverick Dustin to learn more about his experience. Can you imagine hiking for more than 37 hours non-stop? What an incredible adventure!

July 14th, 2025

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show July 11th, 2025

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